When the Dallas Mavericks traded away Luka Doncic on February 1, it not only came on such short notice, but the return from the Los Angeles Lakers for one of the league's best players was underwhelming to say the least. Not only did the Mavericks receive only one future first-round pick for the Slovenian superstar, but Anthony Davis and Max Christie were the only two players Dallas received in return, as they sent Los Angeles Doncic, Maxi Kleber, and Markieff Morris.
While Dallas' return package for Doncic was bleak, both Davis and Christie instantly made an impact for the Mavericks, and in particular, Christie quickly became a rotational guard and a household name despite fans' doubts.